How Often Should You Change Your Engine Air Filter?

One of the simpler DIY car care tasks you can perform around Laurel is changing your engine air filter. But, how often should you change your engine air filter? Automotive experts recommend you change your air filter about every 15,000 miles, but your vehicle’s owner’s manual has the recommended maintenance schedule. 

Your driving habits and the weather conditions around Billings affect the lifespan of your engine air filter, so you may need to change the filter soon. Read on with the service department at Underriner Hyundai to learn how often to change an engine air filter, and how you can perform it yourself at home. 

What is an Engine Air Filter?

Before we answer how often you should change the engine air filter, it’s a good idea to learn about how the engine air filter works. As the name suggests, the air filter cleans the air in your vehicle’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems of the pollutants, dirt, and debris that try to get inside. As you’re taking on adventures around Big Timber, the engine air filter improves your interior air quality, and frequent changes to the air filter ensure your system isn’t getting clogged. 

How Often to Change an Engine Air Filter

As mentioned above, the average time to change your engine air filter is around 15,000 miles, but if you frequently find yourself on construction sites, or driving over dirt or sand, you need to change the filter more often. To identify how often you should change your engine air filter, keep an eye out for these signs: 

• Increasing dust settling onto the surfaces of your car
• Persistent unpleasant odors
• Reduced airflow when the air conditioning or heater is running

Changing the Engine Air Filter at Home

If you’re looking to change your engine air filter at your home around Livingston, it will cost between $30 and $65 depending on your make and model. Contact our parts center to find the right filter for your Hyundai. Once you’ve identified how often to change your engine air filter, follow these steps:

• Find where your engine’s air filter is located by checking your vehicle’s owner’s manual. It’s typically located behind the glove box underneath the hood for easy access. However, sometimes it may be underneath the dashboard and more difficult to reach. 
• Be sure to protect yourself with a mask and gloves. 
• Remove the old filter keeping the correct position in mind, and place the used engine filter in a garbage bag. Then, insert the new, genuine Hyundai air filter for the best quality, durability, and fit.

Explore Service Tips and Tricks with Underriner Hyundai! 

Now that you know how often you should change your engine air filter, explore other ways you can perform at-home car care with Underriner Hyundai. Learn about service tips and tricks like how often you should rotate your tires or replace a car battery. Then, if you have any questions about how to take care of your car, don’t hesitate to contact us today!